#735446 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, this brown reads dusty and ashy, more faded earth than rich chocolate. The hex code #735446 works best as a supporting tone or background in moody, vintage layouts. Pair it with cream or dusty blue to keep it from turning muddy. White text holds about 6.8:1 contrast on top, enough for small body copy.
Questions about #735446
What is #735446 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #735446 is rgb(115, 84, 70), in HSL hsl(19, 24%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 39%, 55%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #735446?
Cream, dusty blue, and pale peach flatter #735446, softening its ashy cast. A muted sage also works when you want an organic, vintage feel. Avoid bright saturated hues next to it, since they make the brown look duller.
Is #735446 readable on white or black?
#735446 has a 6.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.08:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.